Historical Pattern Archive 2: Women’s Clothing from the Historic Clothing Collection 1820-1938 (1)

By: Thomas John Bernard and Marcy Linton

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Synopsis: Historical Pattern Archive 2 features a collection of women’s period garment patterns taken from the Historic Clothing Collection at the University of Virginia.The book offers an accurate pattern of each garment on a 1/8" graph that can be used to scale the pattern up to its original size, photographs of each piece from multiple angles, instructions about how the original garment was constructed, and details on what materials were used. Capturing research and information about garments that would have otherwise stayed hidden or eventually disappeared, this volume is designed to be a tool to preserve history through documenting vintage clothing.Written for historians, reenactors, costumer makers, and costume designers, Historical Pattern Archive 2 will enable readers to study the history behind each piece, implement their original techniques and recreate unique garments that are both beautiful and historically accurate.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 272 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781040355442
Related ISBNs:: 9781003373063, 9781032446158, 9781032446127, 9781040355428
Publisher:: Taylor & Francis
Date of Addition:: 07/30/25
Copyrighted By:: Marcy Linton and Thomas John Bernard. The right of Marcy Linton and Thomas John Bernard to be identified as authors of this work has been asserted in accordance with sections
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Drama, Plays and Theater
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.